West installed Jew to rule Ukraine to ‘cover up glorification of Nazism’: Putin MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin alleged in a television interview on Tuesday, without citing evidence, that... Published 06 Sep, 2023 03:37am
South Asia India or Bharat? President’s G20 dinner invitation sparks name-change row NEW DELHI: Indian President Droupadi Murmu’s reference to herself as the “President of Bharat” in a dinner... Published 06 Sep, 2023 03:37am
South Asia India’s top judges to consider IIOJK’s direct rule NEW DELHI: India’s Supreme Court concluded its hearing on Tuesday on a challenge to New Delhi’s 2019 imposition... Published 06 Sep, 2023 03:37am
New Saudi ambassador arrives in Tehran CAIRO: Saudi Arabia’s new ambassador to Iran arrived in Tehran to start his mission, the Saudi state news agency... Published 06 Sep, 2023 03:37am
Cricket ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023 Trophy embarks on tour to Pakistan ICC World Cup 2023 Published 06 Sep, 2023 03:37am
Urs of Data Ganj Bakhsh begins LAHORE: The three-day 980th annual Urs celebrations of Hazrat Ali bin Usman Hajveri known as Data Ganj Bakhsh began,... Published 06 Sep, 2023 03:37am
IG Punjab briefs US envoy about policing advancements LAHORE: The US Ambassador to Pakistan, Donald Bloom, expressed his commitment to enhancing cooperation in bilateral... Published 06 Sep, 2023 03:37am
Islamabad: 45 dengue cases detected in 24 hours ISLAMABAD: The federal capital has witnessed a serious increase in dengue positive cases over the past three weeks ... Published 06 Sep, 2023 03:37am
ANP leader Sher Wali shot dead in Bannu BANNU: Awami National Party (ANP) leader Sher Wali Baghi was shot dead by unknown gunmen here on Tuesday, police... Published 06 Sep, 2023 03:37am
CG Finland calls on IT Minister ISLAMABAD: The Consul General of Pakistan in Finland and Chairman Finland-Pakistan Business Council, Wille Eerola,... Published 06 Sep, 2023 03:37am
Pre-arrest bail plea of advocate Awan in £190m NCA scam disposed of ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court, on Tuesday, disposed of the pre-arrest bail petition of senior advocate and... Published 06 Sep, 2023 03:37am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (September 05, 2023) and the forecast for Wednesday (September 06, 2023)... Published 06 Sep, 2023 03:37am
Lawyers demand polls within 90 days ISLAMABAD: The lawyers’ representative demanded the Election Commission of Pakistan hold free and fair general... Published 06 Sep, 2023 03:37am
Defence Day today LAHORE: The Defence of Pakistan Day will be observed today with traditional zeal and solemnity, to pay homage to the... Published 06 Sep, 2023 03:37am
Elahi rearrested after release ISLAMABAD: Former Punjab chief minister and President PTI Punjab, Chaudhary Pervez Elahi was once again taken into... Published 06 Sep, 2023 03:37am
‘Graduates should contact Chinese academic and research institutions’ HYDERABAD: Experts and social reformers have urged that innumerable opportunities for higher education are waiting ... Published 06 Sep, 2023 03:37am
Alhamra hosts Defence Day celebrations with live painting competition LAHORE: In honor of Defence Day, Alhamra hosted a vibrant live painting competition, attracting enthusiastic... Published 06 Sep, 2023 03:37am
Bano Qabil: Alkhidmat extends support to youth KARACHI: The Jamaat-e-Islami's (JI) charity organisation -Alkhidmat extends its support to the youth for its Bano... Published 06 Sep, 2023 03:37am
Bilawal terms Sept 6 as metaphor for national courage, bravery KARACHI: Chairman of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has termed the September 6 as a metaphor... Published 06 Sep, 2023 03:37am
Ex-Sindh CM tells Bilawal: Caretakers frozen funds allocated for uplift projects KARACHI: Chairman Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has urged that the general elections should ... Published 06 Sep, 2023 03:37am
CCPO Lahore addresses concerns of police martyrs' families LAHORE: Capital City Police Officer Lahore, Bilal Siddique Kamyana, held a meeting with the families of police... Published 06 Sep, 2023 03:37am
IESCO chief announces campaign against power thefts, facilitators ISLAMABAD: Engineer Qamar-ul-Islam Raja, Chairman IESCO said that power theft is a major hindrance regarding cheap... Published 06 Sep, 2023 03:37am
LHC seeks details of cases registered against Bushra Bibi LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Tuesday sought reports from the caretaker government of Punjab and other ... Published 06 Sep, 2023 03:37am
Mushaal Mullick meets Jilani ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to Prime Minister (SAPM) on Human Rights and Women Empowerment Mushaal Hussein Mullick... Published 06 Sep, 2023 03:37am
Students urged to develop skills needed in job market KARACHI: Our youngsters often criticise the lack of job opportunities but they do not realise that most of them also... Published 06 Sep, 2023 03:37am
Three teachers of SAU honoured HYDERABAD: Three Teachers of Sindh Agriculture University were awarded for “Best Teachers Award” while the Vice... Published 06 Sep, 2023 03:37am
Energy efficiency in buildings During the last week of August 2023, people were taken aback when they received their electricity bills. Even those... Updated 06 Sep, 2023 11:01am
Khadim Rind made new Karachi police chief KARACHI: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) okayed on Tuesday a major reshuffle in the Sindh police ... Published 06 Sep, 2023 03:37am
99 militant attacks, 112 fatalities: Country witnesses sharp increase in terrorist attacks in Aug ISLAMABAD: Pakistan witnessed a sharp increase in terrorist attacks in August with 99 incidents reported across the... Published 06 Sep, 2023 03:37am
Chehlum: Sindh announces holiday tomorrow KARACHI: The Sindh caretaker government has decided a holiday on September 7 on account of the Chehlum of Hazrat... Published 06 Sep, 2023 03:37am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: IMF doesn’t buy into govt data “So the International Monetary Fund (IMF) rejected government data as well as the proposal?” “Right, so there... Published 06 Sep, 2023 03:37am
Remote areas: PM for improving air connectivity ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar has directed taking measures to further improve the air... Published 06 Sep, 2023 03:37am
Sugar mill records: Stay orders granted by LHC prevented acquisition, CM told LAHORE: An important meeting regarding sugar prices was held here Tuesday, chaired by the caretaker Chief Minister... Published 06 Sep, 2023 03:37am
LHC directs Islamabad CC, IGP to produce Elahi today LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Tuesday directed the Islamabad Chief Commissioner and IG Police to produce PTI... Published 06 Sep, 2023 03:37am
Renewable energy: solution to energy crisis The power sector of Pakistan has remained under severe stress for more than two decades. To fill the gap between... Published 06 Sep, 2023 03:37am
Stocks Wall St slips as rising Treasury yields weigh NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes fell in choppy trade on Tuesday, pressured by a rise in Treasury yields as... Published 06 Sep, 2023 03:37am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 06 Sep, 2023 03:37am
Rates Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 06 Sep, 2023 03:37am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 06 Sep, 2023 03:37am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 06 Sep, 2023 03:37am
Stocks Dates of Closure of Books & Annual General Meetings KARACHI: Dates of Closure of Books and holding of Ordinary and Extra-Ordinary General Meetings of companies listed ... Published 06 Sep, 2023 03:37am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Tuesday (September 05, 2023). ======================== OFFER ... Published 06 Sep, 2023 03:37am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Tuesday (September 05, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 06 Sep, 2023 03:37am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (September 05, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 06 Sep, 2023 03:37am
Rates EFU INCOME GROWTH FUND KARACHI: EFU Income Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (September 05, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 06 Sep, 2023 03:37am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Tuesday (September 05, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 06 Sep, 2023 03:37am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (September 05, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 06 Sep, 2023 03:37am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (September 05, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 06 Sep, 2023 03:37am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (September 05, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 06 Sep, 2023 03:37am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (September 05, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 06 Sep, 2023 03:37am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (September 05, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 06 Sep, 2023 03:37am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Tuesday (September 05, 2023). ========================== KIBOR... Published 06 Sep, 2023 03:37am
Rates Stock market plummets KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Tuesday witnessed a mixed trend and after moving both ways, closed on a negative... Published 06 Sep, 2023 03:37am
Energy ‘Energy woes can be curbed only through innovation, targeted investments’ ISLAMABAD: Power sector experts and thought leaders have emphasised that Pakistan’s energy woes can be curbed only... Published 06 Sep, 2023 03:37am
Energy SDO dismissed from service LAHORE: The Lahore Electric Supply Company (Lesco) has dismissed one sub division officer (SDO) from service for... Published 06 Sep, 2023 03:37am
Energy PSA concerned over change in net metering policy LAHORE: The Pakistan Solar Association (PSA) has expressed concerns over the much-likely change in the net metering... Published 06 Sep, 2023 03:37am
Energy US natgas prices fall NEW YORK: US natural gas futures fell about 6% to a one-week low on Tuesday on forecasts after the long US Labour ... Published 06 Sep, 2023 03:37am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 148,410 tonnes of cargo comprising 83,610 tonnes of import cargo and 64,800... Published 06 Sep, 2023 03:37am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Tuesday (September 05, 2023)... Published 06 Sep, 2023 03:37am
Cotton & Textile Firm trend on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Tuesday remained bearish and the trading volume remained low. Cotton Analyst... Published 06 Sep, 2023 03:37am
Commodities Indian sugar production concerns drive local prices to 6-year high MUMBAI: Sugar prices in India have jumped by more than 3% in a fortnight to their highest level in six years, ... Published 06 Sep, 2023 03:37am
Commodities Gold retreats NEW YORK: Gold slipped to a one-week low on Tuesday on rising bond yields and as investors opted for the US dollar ... Published 06 Sep, 2023 03:37am
Energy Oil prices hit 10-month high BENGALURU: Oil prices surged 2% on Tuesday to their highest since November, after Saudi Arabia and Russia extended... Published 06 Sep, 2023 03:37am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following Monday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 06 Sep, 2023 03:37am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Tuesday (September 05, 2023)... Published 06 Sep, 2023 03:37am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Tuesday (September 05, 2023). ======================================= ... Published 06 Sep, 2023 03:37am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (September 05, 2023).... Published 06 Sep, 2023 03:37am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Tuesday (September 05, 2023). ======================== Open ... Published 06 Sep, 2023 03:37am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Tuesday (September 05, 2023).... Published 06 Sep, 2023 03:37am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Tuesday (September 05, 2023).... Published 06 Sep, 2023 03:37am
Rates Cross Transactions between Client to Client & Financial Institutions KARACHI: The following were the cross transactions between client to client & financial institutions here on... Published 06 Sep, 2023 03:37am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Tuesday (September 05, 2023).... Published 06 Sep, 2023 03:37am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Tuesday (September 05, 2023). ==================================== ... Published 06 Sep, 2023 03:37am
Forex Currency values in terms of Special Drawing Rights WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund (IMF), treasuries' department's currency values in terms of Special... Published 06 Sep, 2023 03:37am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Tuesday (September... Published 06 Sep, 2023 03:37am
SIFC officials hold talks with Sindh businessmen Meeting highlights all aspects which would play a positive role in improving the overall investment climate Updated 06 Sep, 2023 09:23am
Kakar for steps to tap full potential of natural resources Premier says more steps need to fully utilise potential of Pakistan’s immense natural resources Updated 06 Sep, 2023 10:41am
World Bank official, Shamshad discuss economic situation Dr Akhtar appreciates institution's role as one of the major development partners of Pakistan Updated 06 Sep, 2023 10:21am
PM is very bullish about Gulf investments Says govt trying to showcase SIFC for an economic recovery strategy focusing on agriculture, minerals, and information technology Updated 06 Sep, 2023 11:00am
Nepra competitive bidding tariff: Amendments to RFP, SPDs for large solar projects approved ISLAMABAD: The Board of Private Power & Infrastructure Board (PPIB) has approved amendments in the Request for... Updated 06 Sep, 2023 10:18am
Inflated electricity bills: Senate body assails Power Div for ‘incompetence’ ISLAMABAD: Senate Standing Committee on Power on Tuesday scolded the top brass of Power Division for shifting burden... Updated 06 Sep, 2023 09:45am
NAB amendments case: SC reserves its verdict on IK’s petition ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court, on Tuesday, reserved judgment on the petition of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)... Updated 06 Sep, 2023 10:19am
ECAP resents deployment of LEAs’ personnel at exchange cos KARACHI: The Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan (ECAP) has opposed deployment of personnel of law... Updated 06 Sep, 2023 10:54am
Petrol and diesel: Exchange adjustment rate for PSO kept at Rs4.24, Rs2.62 per litre ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has kept Rs4.24 and Rs2.62 per litre exchange adjustment rate... Updated 06 Sep, 2023 09:49am
Immovable properties: FTO takes major step to help resolve valuation issue ISLAMABAD: The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has started a massive exercise to resolve the problems of the general... Updated 06 Sep, 2023 09:55am
Solar panel imports: Rs73bn illicit fund transfers detected KARACHI: Directorate of Post Clearance Audit (South), Karachi has unearthed a complex web of deceit and fiscal fraud... Updated 06 Sep, 2023 10:25am
Taxes FBR establishes two new check posts in AJK ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has established two new check posts in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) to... Published 06 Sep, 2023 03:37am
Commodities ‘Govt mapping out comprehensive strategy to uplift citrus production’ FAISALABAD: Punjab Minister for Agriculture, Energy, Industries, Commerce, Investment and Skill Development SM... Published 06 Sep, 2023 03:37am
The GB difficulty EDITORIAL: It’s a shame that religious/sectarian tensions erupt cyclically, ad nauseum, especially in and around... Published 06 Sep, 2023 03:37am
Adding insult to injury EDITORIAL: The proposal of the senate standing committee on cabinet secretariat, that the government withdraw all... Published 06 Sep, 2023 03:37am
Taxes PDL data collection: FBR prescribes new GST invoice for petroleum dealers ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has prescribed a new sales tax invoice for petroleum dealers for the... Published 06 Sep, 2023 03:37am
Commodities Gold prices fall KARACHI: Gold prices on Tuesday lost a mammoth value on the local market with silver going down, traders said. Gold... Published 06 Sep, 2023 03:37am
Taxes The number of filers will increase after introduction of new return form ISLAMABAD: The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has expected a substantial increase in number of return filers beyond 4.2... Published 06 Sep, 2023 03:37am
Commodities G20 per capita CO2 emissions from coal rise 7pc SINGAPORE: Group of 20 nations have increased per capita emissions nearly 7% from coal-fired power since 2015, with... Published 06 Sep, 2023 03:37am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures rise SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures rose for a fifth consecutive session on Tuesday, buoyed by prospects of further... Published 06 Sep, 2023 03:37am
Commodities Paris wheat drifts down on US holiday HAMBURG/PARIS: European wheat drifted down, holding around a seven-week low as a US holiday deprived the European... Published 06 Sep, 2023 03:37am
Commodities More rain may delay crops in Chinese corn, soy region BEIJING: Heavy rain in northeastern China’s Heilongjiang province this month could delay grain ripening and... Published 06 Sep, 2023 03:37am
Commodities Iron ore futures higher MANILA: Iron ore futures rose on Tuesday, with the Singapore benchmark hitting a five-month peak, buoyed by a raft ... Published 06 Sep, 2023 03:37am
Money & Banking Dollar lifted by worries over global growth NEW YORK: The dollar rose on Tuesday as jitters over global growth, particularly in China, caused investors to flock... Published 06 Sep, 2023 03:37am